Gavin, a social worker, feels that women are still at the lower end of the status hierarchy in the work place. He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________

a. women primarily are into professions such as engineers or physicians
b. women tend to hold jobs such as secretary or receptionist
c. employers hire women for jobs that require managerial skills
d. low-paying jobs are filled equally by men and women


Answer: b

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